Procuring: meaning, definitions and examples

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procuring

 

[ prษ™หˆkjสŠษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

business

Obtain (something), especially with care or effort.

Synonyms

acquire, attain, get, obtain, secure

Examples of usage

  • She managed to procure a ticket for the sold-out concert.
  • The company is procuring new equipment for the project.
  • He procured a rare book for his collection.
  • The team procured the necessary permits for the event.
  • The chef procured fresh ingredients for the special dish.
Context #2 | Verb

legal

Obtain (someone) as a prostitute for another person or for oneself.

Synonyms

arrange for, pimp, promote prostitution, solicit

Examples of usage

  • He was charged with procuring young women for the wealthy clients.
  • The criminal organization was involved in procuring individuals for illegal activities.

Translations

Translations of the word "procuring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adquirindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคชเฅเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beschaffen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendapatkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะดะพะฑัƒั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nabywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชฟ้”ใ™ใ‚‹ (ใกใ‚‡ใ†ใŸใคใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acquรฉrir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adquirir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท temin etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋‹ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญุตูˆู„ ุนู„ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรญskรกvรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรญskavanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Žทๅพ— (huรฒdรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pridobivanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถflun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒžแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™ldษ™ etmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adquirir

Etymology

The word 'procuring' originated from the Latin word 'procurare', which means 'to take care of' or 'to manage'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the act of obtaining something, often with effort or care. In legal contexts, 'procuring' can also refer to the act of arranging for someone to engage in prostitution. The term has been used in various industries, including business and law, to describe the process of obtaining goods, services, or individuals. 'Procuring' is a versatile word that highlights the acquisition of items or services through different means.

See also: procurement.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,613 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.